Venezuela & Guyana

Venezuela: Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez rejected the idea of becoming the 51st US state and defended Venezuela's claim to the Guyana — Essequibo region at the International — International Criminal Court.

Guyana: Guyana is involved in a century-old territorial dispute with Venezuela over the resource-rich Guyana — Essequibo region, which is currently being heard at the International — International Criminal Court.

Venezuela: The Trump administration has pushed to expand oil production in Venezuela following a U.S. military invasion, as part of its broader focus on Americasn resources.

Guyana: Guyana is a resource-rich South American country experiencing an oil boom, attracting attention from the United States for its bauxite and other minerals. It seeks to diversify trade relationships and attract U.S. investors.

Venezuela: Venezuela is the subject of Donald Trump's controversial '51st State' post. Its interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, rejected the idea, emphasizing the country's sovereignty, despite having reopened its mining and oil sectors to foreign companies, particularly from the United States.

Guyana: Guyana is mentioned as the neighboring nation involved in a dispute resolution session with Venezuela at the International — International Criminal Court.

Guyana: Guyana is a neighboring country to Venezuela where United States forces stepped up surveillance of waters in the runup to the seizure of the tanker Skipper.

Guyana: Guyana's oil discoveries are mentioned as contributing to the booming American oil production and are included in the United States' sphere of influence.